Year of the Tiger – 1 Ounce Proof Art Bar – .999 Fine Silver – 2011
As legend would have it, it was Buddha himself who gave each animal its place in the Asian zodiac. When he called all the animals together following the creation, only twelve felt it necessary to attend the meeting. As a reward for their effort in making the long journey, Buddha offered each of them their own year, which would from then on bear the name of that animal. In addition, each animal was also given the opportunity to directly influence history during that time – and thus, in turn, the fate of those humans born in that year. Analogous to the characteristics of the respective animal symbol, and by means of your date of birth, you too can read those characteristic traits that may – or may not – apply to you. 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998—Tiger people are sensitive, given to deep thinking, capable of great sympathy. They can be extremely short-tempered, however. Other people have great respect for them, but sometimes tiger people come into conflict with older people or those in authority. sometimes Tiger people cannot make up their minds, which can result in a poor, hasty decision or a sound decision arrived at too late. They are suspicious of others, but they are courageous and powerful. Tigers are most compatible with Horses, Dragons, and Dogs.
Liberia – Endangered Wildlife – Tiger – $5 – 1997 – Brilliant Uncirculated Crown
Macedonia – F.A.O. Set – Dog, Trout, Lynx – 1, 2, 5 Denari – 1995 – BU – KM-5a, 6a, 7a – This three coin set was issued by the Republic of Macedonia in conjunction with the Food and Agricultural Organization (F.A.O.), part of the United Nations effort to eradicate hunger worldwide. The coins consist of One Dinar featuring a Pyrenean Mountain Dog, a Two Denari coin depicting a Trout and a Five Denari piece that shows a European Lynx, a member of the cat family. All three coins are in brilliant uncirculated condition as issued by the mint in 1995.
While anyone who has ever loved a pet cat can understand the beauty and mystery of these amazing creatures, the “big cats” of the world have long inspired the wonderment of all people. There is something awe-inspiring about these “cats” to whom we would be but another possible meal. This wonderful world coin featuring a leopard from the “Big Five” series of Sierra Leone captures beautifully the power and uniqueness of these splendid creatures. If you are a lover of cats, wildlife, or world coins then this wonderful coin depicting a supine leopard would be a great addition to your world coin collection.
Sierra Leone – Legal Tender Wildlife Crown – Lion – 2006 – Brilliant Uncirculated — Issued under authority of the Government of Sierra Leone in 2006, this One Dollar legal tender crown-sized (38.6mm) coin features the King of the Jungle on its reverse.
Leopards are found over a wider area than any of the other large cats. Ranging across most of the African continent with the exception of desert regions, parts of Asia Minor and the Middle East to India, Pakistan, China, Siberia, much of mainland and offshore islands of southeast Asia. There are more than 20 subspecies and are included in the genus Panthera. It is one of the roaring cats, capable of producing a deep sawing roar similar to that of the jaguar. The leopard is also like the jaguar in coat pattern, with dark spots or rosettes. The size of the leopard varies greatly from region to region. There are subspecies of large leopards in Iran and West Africa and small subspecies in Somalia and Java. The leopard averages between five and eight feet in length and weighs from 60 to 210 pounds in the wild. Distribution of the leopard reflects the diverse adaptability of the group, extending throughout the African continent and much of southeast Asia, including the Arabian peninsula and Indonesian islands. It is at home in woodlands, lowland forests and mountain heights, savannas, and even dry steppe habitats. The leopard’s remarkable adaptability to different environments is an indication that it is basically an unspecialized animal, favoring forest and forest boundary habitats where it can utilize trees for protection and observation platforms.
This Legend’s of Oz, Dorthy Returns YoYo comes in a variety of colors.
India – 25th Anniversary Independence – Asoka Lion – 10 Rupees – 1972 – BU – KM187.1
Liberia – Stalking Bengal Tiger – $20 – 1998 – Colored Proof Silver Crown – KM-343
Fiji – Great Animals of the World – $1 – 2009 – (8) Gold-plated Legal Tender Colored Crowns – Silver – This spectacular set of wildlife legal tender One Dollar coins was authorized by the government of Fiji. Named the Great Animals of the World, it consists of eight colored crowns, gold plated with 24 carat gold and each bearing the reverse image of one of the following animals: Tiger, Giant Panda, Cheetah, Koi Carp, Zebra, Elephant, Giraffe and Leopard. Each coin comes in a hard plastic capsule as issued by the mint.
World Wildlife Fund – Bengal Tiger – Medalic Issue – 2009 – Display Card – Brilliant Uncirculated – Since 1973, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has played a key role in establishing protected habitats in many parts of Asia for this magnificent species
Fiji – Great Animals of the World – Tiger – $1 – 2009 – BU – Color Crown
As legend would have it, it was Buddha himself who gave each animal its place in the Asian zodiac. When he called all the animals together following the creation, only twelve felt it necessary to attend the meeting. As a reward for their effort in making the long journey, Buddha offered each of them their own year, which would from then on bear the name of that animal. In addition, each animal was also given the opportunity to directly influence history during that time – and thus, in turn, the fate of those humans born in that year. Analogous to the characteristics of the respective animal symbol, and by means of your date of birth, you too can read those characteristic traits that may – or may not – apply to you. 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998—Tiger people are sensitive, given to deep thinking, capable of great sympathy. They can be extremely short-tempered, however. Other people have great respect for them, but sometimes tiger people come into conflict with older people or those in authority. sometimes Tiger people cannot make up their minds, which can result in a poor, hasty decision or a sound decision arrived at too late. They are suspicious of others, but they are courageous and powerful. Tigers are most compatible with Horses, Dragons, and Dogs.
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